Product ID:PYROTECHNIC COMPOSITIONS
MSDS Date:09/01/1991
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-206-9531
MSDS Number: BWZRH

PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC CO HTL/KIN-TECH DIVISION

1800 HIGHLAND AVE
DUARTE, CA 91010
US

Emergency Phone: 818-359-9317/602-796-1100

Info Phone: 818-359-9317/FAX -7013 E. RICHARDS

Cage: 05167

PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC CO HTL/KIN-TECH DIVISION

DUARTE, CA 91010 US

Telephone: 818-359-9317/602-796-1100

Cage: 05167

POTASSIUM PERCHLORATE

CAS: 7778-74-7

RTECS: SC9700000

Fraction By Weight: 52%

ZIRCONIUM

CAS: 7440-67-7

RTECS: ZH7070000

Fraction By Weight: 42%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3/10 STEL;9495

GRAPHITE, NATURAL

CAS: 7782-42-5

RTECS: MD9659600

Fraction By Weight: 3%

OSHA PEL 15 MPPCF; Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9495

VITON-B

Fraction By Weight: 3%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: DUST AND FUMES RELEASED DURING
A FIRE ARE IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND EYES. HARMFUL IF
INHALED. CHRONIC: NO DATA FOUND.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUEPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-IRRITATION. EYES-IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CONTACT A
PHYSICIAN. SKIN-WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHES. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING
DIFFICULT. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. INGESTION-CONTACT A
PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:>500F
Extinguishing Media:FLOOD WITH WATER; DO NOT SMOTHER WITH BLANKET OR
DRY CHEMCIAL AS PERCHLORATES SUPPLY THEIR OWN OXYGEN TO FEED A
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: WEAR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS:
SEVERE EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP CAREFULLY. AVOID DUST FORMATION USING
A STATIC FREE BROOM AND A NON-SPARKING CONTAINER. DO NOT USE
COMPRESSED AIR TO BLOW DOWN AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED
OVEN. KEEP AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION & STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:STORAGE TEMPERATURE=110F. AVOID STATIC DISCHARGES.
GROUND STRAP OR CONDUCTIVE FOOTWEAR FOR ALL PERSONNEL WORKING WITH
THIS MATERIAL. GLASS VIALS MAY BE COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL.

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS; 20-65% HUMIDITY.
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:CONDUCTIVE SHOES, WRIST OR LEG STATS OVER
NON-CONDUCTIVE SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 05167 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER SP076095MV350. THIS
MSDS REPRESENTS A COMPONENT OF AN EXPELLING CARTRIDGE FOR A HALON
FIRE EXTINGUISHING DEVICE. THE MSDS FOR THE COMPLETE DEVICE IS PN I
C/CAGE 05167 THIS NSN; THE OTHER COMPONENT IS PNI A/CAGE 80236
(OLIN) THIS NSN.

HCC:E2
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:DARK GREY TO BLACK POWDER; ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION,
STRONG EVOLUTION OF LIGHT, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSITION OF POTASSIUM PERCHLORATE
CAN INCLUDE CHLORINE AND CHLORINE DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE MATERIALS CONTAMINATED WITH HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS MUST NOT BE LEFT IN OR NEAR MAGAZINES OR OPERATING
BUILDINGS. THEY SHOULD BE TAKEN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN CLOSED
CONTAINERS TO THE BURNING GROUND TO BE DESTROYED IN SMALL
QUANTITIES.

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